I got a new bow mount last year, Minn Kota Power Drive V2 with ipilot... Love it!
However...
Two times it has become unlocked will I was travelling at a high rate of speed. The first time it was a little bumpy, but not too bad, I was still going about 25 mph. Second time, lake was calm, I was doing about 32mph when it came unlocked.
Both times it broke the lower housing and bent the pin badly.
Parts aren't very expensive, and it should only take me about half an hour this time lol
What I want to know is anyone else have a problem like this?
I want to get something that will hold down the head of my motor to the gunnel, The guy from Aikman's told me to make sure I always adjust the locking collar down, but I don't think that will stop it from becoming unlocked, it will just stop it from hitting the water at 30mph which might stop it from getting broken...
I've looked at the Ram Mount trolling motor stabilizer, but I'm looking for other opinions.
Thanks!